Pigeon with broken left femur in custody

[Kwikkordead]

I have an unfortunate little bird in a box here at work today. I think it couldn't get out of the way of a car and landed right in my doorway.
I don't have the time or the skills to fix this little guy up and need someone to come and rescue it ASAP. I don't want to have to put it down, but will do so to end a long suffering death if necessary.
I live in N. Seattle area and can meet someone halfway in between this evening if necessary.
It's an otherwise healthy young adult.
It squeaks like a young bird when I handle it, but am avoiding that as much as possible to avoid any more trauma.
It's in a closed box with adequite air and some water right now. It's not interested in drinking, I think it's too frightened to drink. It was trembling with shock on the sidewalk. It's not trembling now, but very afraid of my presence. So it's feral instincts are strong..

My work number is: 206-524-3366 Ask for Dan.

[Trees Gray]

Hi Dan,

The youngster is probably still in shock. Keep it in a warm draft free area in subdued light for now, you might give it some of the rehydrating formula. Limited mobility is best, and you might want to put a donut shape towel so it can get comfy.

Please check the following links:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contactN.htm#wa

http://pigeon-life.net/prd.htm

http://aav.org/vet-lookup/

We have a rehabber/member, TerriB, on the forum who lives in Kent, are you anywhere near there?

[Pidgey]

They are pretty close. Doesn't look like TerriB has been on in a couple of days so I emailed her with a link to the thread. You may have already done that but I didn't know.

Pidgey

[xxmoxiexx]

Kent isnt far from Seattle...
is TerriB the one that owns Izze, the blind pigeon??

[Trees Gray]

No, she doesn't own Izze. TerriB, owns pigeons and has rescued a youngster not too long ago.

[TAWhatley]

Call PAWS and see if they can/will assist with a pigeon: http://www.paws.org/wildlife/injured/

Terry

[Kwikkordead]

Paws will take it but will most likely put it down.

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Kwikkordead

Paws will take it but will most likely put it down.

Sorry to learn that .. hopefully Terri B will be along shortly.

Terry

[Kwikkordead]

Anyone know how to get a hold of her locally?
I'm not asking to post her phone number or anything like that, but maybe someone here in the forum who knows her could try? The day is half over and I cannot see letting this poor bird suffer for days while I try and find someone.

[xxmoxiexx]

trust me, i have a bird with a broken femur too, and have had him for a month. I just got him help, and they are very adaptable birds. the best thing would be to wait for TerriB, you will save this guy's life, so hopefully she'll be along shortly, but if she isnt, it will be fine to take him home, keep him in the box, throw some food and water in and wait for TerriB.
i dont know if anyone knows how to get a hold of her??

[feralpigeon]

Hi Kwikkordead, thanks for stepping in and helping this bird, I know your experienced in helping out the ferals in your area. Did you
happen to check the first link that Terry gave and was PAWS the only
place close by?

fp

[Kwikkordead]

There's a couple that are within a reasonable driving distance.
Paws is the closest.
The next two are across a two hour drive and then a ferry boat ride, or drive across a mountain pass.
It's not making any "I'm in pain" noises so I guess if they are that resiliant I'll let some time go by.
It's not touching it's water, neither can it stand to poo so it's soiling itself.
I've got it sitting on a nest of clean shop rags for now.

[feralpigeon]

Kwikkordead, for now if you could call the ones within reasonable driving
distance and ask what their policy is on treating pigeons, & will they put down if not releasable, that would be great. Also,
if this bird is unreleasable, would you be into keeping this pij as a pet?

For comfort for the bird, get an old towel or the like and make a donut of
sorts w/it so that pressure is gotten off the pigeon's legs. Then put the bowl
of water next to pijie on the donut so that it can reach it from it's supported
position. This does depend on some cooperation from the pij itself--like staying
on the donut. You'll have to see how it goes. After that the next step would
be a sling of sorts. Gotta run for now but will check back later. Others will
be along to help you along.

TerriB is on w/regularity so if you & pij can hanguntil something is lined up, it would be great.

fp

[TAWhatley]

I've sent Terri a private e-mail ..

Terry

[xxmoxiexx]

yes, the best thing will be to wait for Terri. she should be on soon, she visits the site often...